Infant Ibuprofen Sold at Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar Recalled

WCD Times – Multiple lost of Ibuprofen has been recalled in the US. FDA issued an expanded recall of infants’ oral ibuprofen solution because it may have potentially higher concentrations of ibuprofen than labelled. TRIS Pharma Inc. issued the recall for the Products sold in Walmart, CVS, Family Dollar. The company said, the Ibuprofen oral suspension drops, USP 50 mg per 25ml products, potentially have the higher concentration of Ibuprofen. So far, Tris Pharma has not received any reports of adverse effects. The product is used as a pain reliever/fever reducer and is packaged in oz. and 1 oz bottles. If it has a higher concentration of Ibuprofen, a higher potency could result in serious Kidney problems, along with symptoms of vomiting and tinnitus.

As of Jan 30th 2019, there is “No serious adverse events have reported related to this Recall”.According to a news release by the Food and Drug Administration, “Studies have shown that safety issues or toxicity are generally accepted to be a concern in infants at doses in excess of 700 per cent of the recommended dose.1 .Click here to see the Full FDA Recall notice.